Karen Devine, KESQ News Channel 3

Karen Devine

KESQ News Channel 3

Thousand Palms, CA, United States

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Past articles by Karen:

Frustrations mount for travelers trying to get a COVID test in the Coachella Valley

Frustrations are mounting for people trying to get tested for Covid-19 in the Coachella Valley. Some trying to beat the 72-hour deadline for showing proof of a negative test for travel, others need proof for work. Long lines and wait times have many fed-up with the process. "The stuff I've seen in the last four hours here → Read More

I-Team goes in-depth on the mishandling & confusion of local COVID vaccine distribution

The state's plan to have a smooth rollout of the vaccine failed especially in Riverside County. → Read More

Party promoter BB Ingle dies at 68 from cancer

The Coachella Valley has lost one of its brightest stars. BB Ingle, known as one of the desert's top party promoters died Tuesday morning, close family friend Tracy Dietlin confirmed to News Channel 3. Ingle had been battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Ingle was always the life of the party. Because of his love of → Read More

4 men convicted for in murder of Palm Springs art dealer granted a new trial

Four men convicted in the 2008 murder of a retired Palm Springs art dealer killed for his money have been granted a new trial. → Read More

Questionable Care: Navigating the challenges of finding the right care facility

Tonight, a follow-up I-Team investigation looking into how you can make sure that your loved one is finding the right skilled nursing or assisted care. → Read More

I-Team uncovers emails in alleged discrimination incident at La Quinta Library

News Channel 3's I-Team has uncovered new details in the alleged discrimination against Cesar Chavez Elementary School students who went to the La Quinta Library to perform traditional Mexican dances. → Read More

Big turnout for the 29th Annual Desert Spirit Gala held in Rancho Mirage

The Coachella Valley's premier gala to fight cancer was held in Rancho Mirage Sunday night. → Read More

I-Team investigation: 'Opioids

The epidemic has ravaged the country with a cruel efficiency, but it isn't an undefeatable foe. → Read More

Thoroughbred horses killed in Lilac fire

Hundreds of elite thoroughbred racehorses sprinted away from flames Thursday as the Lilac fire burned 4, 100 acres west of southbound Interstate 15 and south of State Route 76 by 9 p.m. Thursday. → Read More

Bodies found in Joshua Tree National Park likely those of missing hikers, source confirms

The discovery of two bodies in Joshua Tree National Park on Saturday may finally give some answers to the families of two hikers who have been missing for nearly three months. → Read More

Local man back in coma after August 2016 assault

New developments on a young man who was a victim of a violent assault last year, tonight his family tells News Channel 3 he's back in a medically induced coma after suffering from seizures. → Read More

I-Team: Missing hiker's father continues search for son

Developing details in the missing hiker case out of Joshua Tree where Joseph Orbeso and Rachel Nguyen have last seen two months ago. → Read More

Missing hikers spotted outside Joshua Tree National Park?

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department confirms to News Channel 3's I-Team Reporter Karen Devine that there is an on-going investigation outside of Joshua Tree National Park in the search for Joseph Orbeso and Rachel Nguyen. → Read More

Murrieta woman missing for nearly a week

Nearly a week has gone by since a Murrieta woman was reported missing after leaving her home for a hike on the Tenaja Trail, and detectives are asking the public’s for help finding her. → Read More

Local public high school graduation rates on the rise

Our “Back to School” coverage continues with a look at high school graduation rates here in the Coachella Valley. There are three different school districts spread across our nine city area, Palm Springs Unified, Desert Sands Unified and Coachella Valley Unified, each district with its own challenges. → Read More

NorCal parents upset about transgender discussions in kindergarten

The Rocklin Academy school board, near Sacramento, is facing tough questions from parents concerned over a controversial incident involving transgender discussions inside a kindergarten class. "These parents feel betrayed by the school district that they were not notified," said Karen England with the Capitol Resource Institute. The incident happened earlier this summer during the last few days… → Read More

Traffic Alert: Construction delays on Washington Street Wed & Thurs.

Two lanes of traffic will be closed on northbound Washington Street between Hidden River Road and Avenue 42 in Bermuda Dunes on Wednesday, Aug. 2 and Thursday, Aug. 3. Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) crews will be replacing manhole frames and covers between 3 a.m. and 4 p.m. on those days. The closures will be in effect 24 hours a day for safety reasons. Motorists are encouraged to use… → Read More

Twentynine Palms Marine gets 8 years in prison for DUI crash

A Twentynine Palms Marine is sentenced to 8 years in state prison for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. → Read More

How would Coachella Valley infrastructure fare in a big earthquake?

News Channel 3's Karen Devine takes a closer look at Coachella Valley infrastructure. Specifically, what Caltrans, one school district and a local hospital is doing to make sure the public is safe when the big one hits. → Read More

Scandal at City Hall: A closer look at Richard Meaney

We're going in-depth on the role businessman Richard Meaney allegedly played in the corruption scandal at Palm Springs City Hall, ahead of his scheduled arraignment on Friday. → Read More